Assoc. Prof. MD. Akın Akakın
Neurosurgery
Areas Of Interests
Advanced Neurosurgical Care with Precision and Compassion at İstinye University Liv Hospital
Prof. Dr. Akın Akakın is a leading brain and neurosurgery specialist at İstinye University Liv Hospital, known for his expertise in complex brain tumors, cerebrovascular diseases including aneurysms, and functional neurosurgery targeting conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, tremor, and dystonia.
Educated at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine with additional international training including a doctoral fellowship at the University of Florida Neuroanatomy Lab, Prof. Akakın integrates advanced surgical techniques such as Gamma Knife radiosurgery and transcranial Doppler ultrasonography to deliver minimally invasive, patient-centered care. His comprehensive approach prioritizes precise diagnosis, effective treatment, and patient comfort to maximize recovery outcomes.
At İstinye University Liv Hospital, Prof. Akakın provides tailored neurosurgical treatments ranging from pediatric neurosurgery and cerebral palsy interventions to management of brain implants like pain and deep brain stimulators for neurological conditions. The hospital’s cutting-edge technology combined with his clinical expertise ensures that patients receive holistic care that balances innovative treatment methods with compassionate support through their surgical journey.
His academic roles include mentoring medical students and neurosurgery residents, fostering rigorous research training and application of evidence-based medicine. Prof. Akakın’s active engagement in publishing and presenting at international neurosurgical conferences ensures that his clinical practice at İstinye University Liv Hospital is informed by the latest advances. His dual commitment to education and clinical innovation embodies the integrated mission of İstinye University to deliver cutting-edge medical care grounded in scientific excellence.
- Research on ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
• 1995-1997: Child Psychiatry Department Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul-Turkey Mentor: Prof. Dr. Yankı Yazgan, Director of Child Psychiatry Department
• Basic theoretical and practical training in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: 2002 +: physician from the Marmara University Gamma-Knife Unit, Istanbul, Turkey Director: Prof. Dr M. Necmettin Pamir
• Basic theoretical and practical training in Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography: 2002 +: Transcranial Doppler Unit and Research Program on Clinical Use of TCD (Marmara University)
• Practical training and studying in Molecular Neurosurgery Laboratory
• 2002 : Molecular Neurosurgery Laboratory (Marmara University)
• 2011 : University of Florida Department of Neurosurgery Neuroanatomy Lab Fellowship (Director:Albert L Rhoton Jr.)
• A- Uluslararası Bilimsel Dergilerde Yayımlanan Makaleler:
• 1.Konya D, Dagcinar A, Akakin A, Gercek A, Ozgen S, Pamir MN. Cervical Meningocele Causing Symptoms in Adulthood: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques 2006 Oct;19(7):531-3.
• 2. Arzu Gercek, Deniz Konya, Akin Akakin, Serdar Ozgen, M. Necmettin Pamir: Deep Venous Thrombosis In The Early Postoperative Period Of Major Spine Surgery: A Case Report. The Internet Journal of Neurosurgery. 2006. Volume 3 Number 2.
• 3. Kiliç T, Akakin A.Anatomy of cerebral veins and sinuses. Front Neurol Neurosci. 2008;23:4-15
• 2. Arzu Gercek, Deniz Konya, Akin Akakin, Serdar Ozgen, M. Necmettin Pamir: Deep Venous Thrombosis In The Early Postoperative Period Of Major Spine Surgery: A Case Report. The Internet Journal of Neurosurgery. 2006. Volume 3 Number 2.
• 4. Konya D, Gercek A, Akakin A, Akakin D, Tural S, Cetinel S, Ozgen S, Pamir MN: The effects of inflammatory response associated with traumatic spinal
• 2011 Asian European Neurosurgery Academy Award
